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...then there was 1996's Evita excursion, finally bringing the Material Girl out of her funk and into a new stage of evolution. She even took lessons to improve a voice which even she knew was dreadfully weak. Indeed, Madonna was set to wow everyone with her foray into showtunes and her new vocal range. History, however, repeated itself: Madonna got pregnant halfway into the movie's shoot and delivered her baby a couple of months before the movie opened. Result: "Mama Madonna" mania took over the country--the album, unfortunately...
...EVITA Defying their Vice President's plea to boycott, Argentines flock to First Lady's resurrection on film...
...Evita. Publicist: "There was Madonna backlash and maybe Andrew Lloyd Webber backlash--and the movie was horrible. This is the second year in a row the Golden Globe-winning actress--last year it was Nicole Kidman--didn't even get a nomination." Former studio head: "I don't think there was a backlash. If anything, I think there was sympathy for the movie. It took a lot of guts to make an all-out musical...
...Evita about Eva Peron, or is it about Madonna's efforts to get our attention again [CINEMA, Dec. 16]? Isn't Madonna's intensive campaign for the role--agreeing on only a $1 million fee for a major production that cost $60 million, lobbying and negotiating with every key person--enough evidence to prove the latter? Madonna identifies herself with Eva Peron, but in what ways? Only in being able to manipulate others to satisfy her hunger for power. Why doesn't Madonna run a charity and help the poor, as Eva did? One wonders why Evita was made...
...think Madonna in her role in the film Evita was fantastic. There is no need for anyone to ask, "Can this movie revive Madonna's career?" This woman is a living legend. No one else has had such an impact on American fashion, style and sensuality since...oh, maybe Marilyn? Who else could emerge from the bowels of the New York City club scene to become an international star? Madonna's energy and audacity make her an unforgettable original in the wasteland of bland, wimpy disco divas (the Mariah Careys and Celine Dions, yuck!). Being trashed by tabloids and appearing...